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Powered by: TECHNICAL GUIDE GUIDE TECHNIQUE 2018 COUPE CANADA CUP Bear Mountain Resort. Victoria, BC Canada Cup XCO #1 March 31, 2018 UCI C2 Presented by: Ecoasis, Bear Mountain Resort & Cycling Canada In partnership with the City of Langford and SportHost Victoria

Hosted in partnership between Cycling Canada, Cycling BC and Bear Mountain resort, the 2018 Bear Mountain Canada Cup XC powered by Powerade is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union. The Canada Cup series is designed to provide competitive opportunities to the next generation of cyclists, transitioning from provincial race series to international competitions. "This is a great course and the perfect start to the season for everyone. Beautiful singletrack, fast flow trails, challenging climbs in the woods and wide open sections where you can ride full gas. It's a course that will be enjoyable for all skill and fitness levels" - Dan Proulx, Canadian National MTB Team Head Coach Organizer Organizer/Organisateur: Russ Hays Racing Cycle Club Society Address/Adresse: 650 Hillside Ave., Victoria BC, V8T 1Z2 Name/Nom: Jon Watkin Telephone/Téléphone: 250-415-3246 Email: info@victoriabikerace.com Website/Site Web: https://www.victoriabikerace.com/bear-mountain Event Rules UCI Regulations and CC specific regulations will be enforced for all Categories. Valid UCI international licenses are required for all Canada Cup categories. Holders of UCI international licenses that do not bear a photograph will be required to present an approved and valid government photo ID in addition to their UCI license. pg. 1

Points & Prizing Canada Cup Series points will be awarded as outlined in the table below. Canada Cup Points Table Elite/U23 Junior U17 200 POINT 200 POINT 100 POINT 100 POINT PLACE PLACE PLACE PLACE SCALE SCALE SCALE SCALE 1 200 41 35 1 100 1 100 2 175 42 34 2 85 2 85 3 155 43 33 3 70 3 70 4 140 44 32 4 60 4 60 5 130 45 31 5 50 5 50 6 120 46 30 6 45 6 45 7 115 47 29 7 40 7 40 8 110 48 28 8 37 8 37 9 105 49 27 9 34 9 34 10 100 50 26 10 32 10 32 11 95 51 25 11 30 11 30 12 90 52 24 12 29 12 29 13 85 53 23 13 28 13 28 14 80 54 22 14 27 14 27 15 75 55 21 15 26 15 26 16 71 56 20 16 25 16 25 17 69 57 19 17 24 17 24 18 66 58 18 18 23 18 23 19 64 59 17 19 22 19 22 20 62 60 16 20 21 20 21 21 60 61 15 21 20 21 20 22 58 62 14 22 19 22 19 23 56 63 13 23 18 23 18 24 54 64 12 24 17 24 17 25 52 65 11 25 16 25 16 26 50 66 10 26 15 26 15 27 49 67 9 27 14 27 14 28 48 68 8 28 13 28 13 29 47 69 7 29 12 29 12 30 46 70 6 30 11 30 11 31 45 71 5 31 10 31 10 32 44 72 4 32 9 32 9 33 43 73 3 33 8 33 8 34 42 74 2 34 7 34 7 35 41 75 1 35 6 35 6 36 40 36 5 36 5 37 39 37 4 37 4 38 38 38 3 38 3 39 37 39 2 39 2 40 36 40 1 40 1 pg. 2

UCI points and prize money will be awarded to U23/Elite and Junior Men & Women as outlined in the current UCI regulations and UCI Financial Obligations. See the below table outlining UCI points and minimum prize money for all UCI categories: UCI C2 Elite/U23 M/H & W/F MIN. UCI PLACE UCI POINTS PRIZE PURSE UCI C2 Junior Series M/H & W/F MIN. UCI PLACE UCI POINTS PRIZE PURSE 1 30 $375.85 1 90 $120.27 2 20 $300.68 2 70 $97.72 3 15 $225.51 3 60 $75.17 4 12 $187.93 4 50 $45.10 5 10 $150.34 5 40 $37.59 6 8 $135.31 6 35 7 6 $120.27 7 30 8 4 $105.24 8 27 9 2 $90.20 9 24 10 1 $75.17 10 22 11 20-12 18-13 16-14 14-15 12-16 10-17 9-18 8-19 7-20 6-21 5-22 4-23 3-24 2-25 1 - pg. 3

Registration/Fees See the below information regarding event registration and fees. Online Registration Link: https://www.victoriabikerace.com/events-1/bear-mountainbike-festival Regular registration fees Online until Wednesday March 28 th @ 11:55pm (Online registrations are subject to a transaction fee) Late registration fees (Cash only) There will be no day-of registrations for Junior and U23/Elite (Canada Cup) categories. Onsite registration will close at the very latest 2 days before race day. Past that deadline, a fine of $50 CDN will be charged by Cycling Canada on top of the registration fee. All other riders who wish to register on-site up to the evening before will be charged a late fee of 10$ in addition to the regular registration fee. *Not including one-day event license fee for unlicensed riders ** XC Short Track is not a UCI or a Canada Cup event Category Registration Fee* Online until March 28 (CDN) Saturday March 31, 2018 UCI Canada Cup UCI C2 XCO Long - UCI C2 Elite M/W $65.00 N/A UCI C2 XCO Long - UCI C2 Junior Expert M/W $55.00 N/A Canada Cup XCO Long - U17 Expert M/W $35.00 N/A Saturday March 31, 2018 Bear Mountain Challenge Races Bear Mountain Challenge Masters M/W $55.00 $65.00 Bear Mountain Challenge (19-29) $35.00 $45.00 Bear Mountain Challenge U13/U15/U17 $25.00 $35.00 Sunday April 1, 2018 BC Premier Series XC Short Track - Elite M/W $45.00 $55.00 BC Premier Series XC Short Track - Junior M/W $35.00 $45.00 BC Premier Series XC Short Track - Challenge Masters M/W $35.00 $45.00 BC Premier Series XC Short Track - Challenge U13/U15/U17 $20.00 $30.00 BC Premier Series XC Short Track - Challenge (19-29) $20.00 $30.00 Onsite Registration Fee* (CDN) pg. 4

Pre-registration For regular registration fees please register online (link above) before March 28, 11:55pm. Licensing All riders must have a valid UCI Racing license. For categories not included in the UCI Canada Cup, riders in the challenge category can obtain a one-day event license. One-day event license fees are as follows: $5.00 Junior/Senior/Masters categories $5.00 U17/U15/U13 & Youth Categories All participants attending from out-of-country must possess a valid UCI license from their country of residence. Single Event Licenses will not be sold to out-of-country participants. Race Categories See below the full category listing. All categories refer to the rider s age as of December 31, 2017. RACE SCHEDULE - MARCH 31 UCI CANADA CUP CATEGORIES -XCO 6KM LONG COURSE Elite Men Elite Women Junior (17-18) Expert Men Junior (17-18) Expert Women U17 (15-16) Expert Men (Canada Cup) U17 (15-16) Expert Women (Canada Cup) BEAR MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE CATEGORIES Senior (19-29) Amateur Men Senior (19-29) Amateur Women U19 (17-18) Amateur Men U19 (17-18) Amateur Women U17 (15-16) Amateur Men U17 (15-16) Amateur Women U15 (13-14) Men U15 (13-14) Women U13 (11-12) Men U13 (11-12) Women Master 30-39 Men Master 30-39 Women Master 40-49 Men Master 40-49 Women Master 50+ Men Master 50+ Women Approx race Duration 1h30 2h00 1h30 2h00 1h00 1h15 1h00 1h15 0h45-1h00 0h45-1h00 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h15 1h00 1h15 0h45 1h15 0h45 1h00 0h30 0h55 0h30 0h55 0h25 0h45 0h25 0h45 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h30 1h00 1h15 1h00 1h15 pg. 5

Notes: All challenge categories follow current BC Premier Series category offerings with the addition of 50+ Men and Senior Amateur categories. All Youth Categories will be on-site registration only. We want to make it as easy as possible for them to come out and race. In youth categories, the boys & girls will race together UCI Junior Series Category Please see the below entry criteria for the UCI Junior Series event, as mandated by the UCI. Canadian-Licensed riders Riders who possess a license issued in Canada will need to meet the following criteria: Must hold a UCI Junior License, with the Expert ability designation Non-Canadian Licensed riders Riders licensed outside of Canada will need to meet the following criteria, as mandated by the UCI: Must hold a UCI Junior License Must have at least 20 UCI points in the latest UCI XCO individual junior ranking, or; Must have been entered by their National Federation (maximum of 5 supplementary riders per category. Uniform for these riders is at the discretion of the national federation) Riders belonging to a UCI elite MTB team or a UCI MTB team Official Training Periods The course will be open to racers only during designated official Training times. Date XCO Thursday March 29 th 12h00 19h00 Friday March 30 th 09h00 19h00 Saturday March 31 st 07h00 08h15* Sunday April 1 st 07h00 08h15 *Saturday training between race starts will be available at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire. pg. 6

Complete Weekend Schedule Daily Event Schedule Wednesday March 28 th 09h00 17h00 Course marked for pre-riding (unofficial training) Thursday March 29 th 09h00 12h00 Course inspection by Cycling Canada Technical Delegate and Chief Commissaire 12h00 17h00 Race Office Open for on-site Package Pickup only 12h00 19h00 Course Open for Official Training Friday March 30 th 09h00 17h00 Race Office Open 09h00 17h00 On-site Registration and Package Pickup 09h00 19h00 Course Open for Official Training 17h00 Team Managers/Rider Meeting pg. 7

Saturday March 31 st - UCI C2 Canada Cup XCO 6km Long Course 07h00 17h30 Race Office open 07h00 08h30 Registration Office open 07h00 08h15 Course Open for Official Practice (training between race starts at discretion of Chief Commissaire) 08h30 Racing Canada Cup Sunday April 1 st - Short Track XC Race (Non UCI race) 07h00 17h30 Race Office open 07h00 08h30 Registration Office open 07h00 08h15 Course Open for Official Practice (training between race starts at discretion of Chief Commissaire) 08h30 Racing Short Track XC Race (non UCI race) pg. 8

Start Area/Rider Call-ups: The start line for the elite cross-country is located within the venue. All categories will be staged approximately fifteen minutes prior to start time. Staging will be based on newest available UCI ranking and then by the Canada Cup Ranking. Rider Call-up U17 (Canada Cup) 1. Top 16 of the 2017 Canada Cup ranking 2. Random order Junior (UCI) 3. All riders on the current UCI ranking 4. Top 16 of the 2017 Canada Cup ranking 5. Random order U23/Elite W/F & U23/Elite M/H 1. All riders on the current UCI ranking 2. All riders on the 2017 Canada Cup ranking 3. Random order Elite Athlete/Team Managers Meeting: When: Friday March 30 th @ 17h00 Where: Westin Bear Mountain Resort, 1999 Country Club Way (Meeting Room TBA) Event Officials Role Nom/Name Prov Organizer/Organisateur Russ Hays Racing CC Society BC Technical Delegate/Délégué Technique Josh Peacock ON Chief Commissaire/Commissaire en Chef Cyndi Smith US Asst. Chief Commissaire TBC BC Secretary/Secrétaire TBC BC Starter TBC BC Judge/Juge (PSO) TBC BC pg. 9

UCI C2 Canada Cup XCO Race Schedule March 31 Laps and Race Distances to be confirmed by the UCI Chief Commissaire during course inspection on March 29 th. Details to be provided during the Team/Rider Meeting on March 30 th. Category START 1 Bear Mountain Challenge U19 (17-18) Amateur Men Bear Mountain Challenge U17 (15-16) Men Bear Mountain Challenge U19 (17-18) Amateur Women Bear Mountain Challenge U17 (15-16) Women Bear Mountain Challenge U15 (13-14) Men Bear Mountain Challenge U13 (11-12) Men Bear Mountain Challenge U15 (13-14) Women Bear Mountain Challenge U13 (11-12) Women Awards March 31 Start Time 8:30am 8:31am 8:32am 8:33am 8:34am 8:35am 8:36am 8:37am 10:00am START 2 Canada Cup U17 Expert Men Bear Mountain Challenge Senior Amateur 19-29 Men Bear Mountain Challenge Master 30-39 Men Bear Mountain Challenge Master 40-49 Men Bear Mountain Challenge Master 50+ Men Canada Cup U17 Expert Women Bear Mountain Challenge Senior Amateur 19-29 Women Bear Mountain Challenge Master 30-39 Women Bear Mountain Challenge Master 40-49 Women Bear Mountain Challenge Master 50+ Women Awards 10:30am 10:30am 10:32am 10:34am 10:36am 10:38am 10:38am 10:38am 10:38am 10:38am 12:45pm START 3 UCI C2 Canada Cup Elite Women UCI C2 Canada Cup Junior Expert Women Awards 12:30pm 12:32pm 4:30pm START 4 UCI C2 Canada Cup Elite Men UCI C2 Canada Cup Junior Expert Men Awards 2:30pm 2:32pm 4:30pm pg. 10

BC Premier Series XC Short Track Race Schedule April 1 This event will not be a UCI Sanctioned race or Canada Cup and follow the format of familiar grass roots racing where racers will self-seed in Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert Category racers. Note the integration of certain age groups has been pre-determined. Beginner / U13 / U15 Men: This category is for someone who is new to Mountain Bike Racing and is just getting their feet wet. U13 and U15 will be included in the race group but be ranked separately. Beginner / U13 / U15 Women: This category is for someone who is new to Mountain Bike Racing and is just getting their feet wet. U13 and U15 will be included in the race group but be ranked separately. Intermediate / U17 Men: This category is for the racer who has some experience, maybe a weekend warrior, but not quite ready to compete with the Experts. There is an age limit of 15-39 years old. U17 will be included in the race group but be ranked separately. Intermediate / U17 / 40+ Women: This category is for the racer who has some experience, maybe a weekend warrior, but not quite ready to compete with the Experts. U17 and 40+ will be included in the race group but be ranked separately. Masters Men 40 54: This is the category for Men over 40 and under 55. Masters Men 55+: This is the category for Men 55 and older. Expert Women: Fastest race category, with the possibility of racing against elite or pro racers.and maybe the odd Olympian. This is the next step up from the Intermediate category. Top U23 racers will be ranked separately. Expert Men: Fastest race category, with the possibility of racing against elite or pro racers.and maybe the odd Olympian. This is the next step up from the Intermediate category. Top U23 racers will be ranked separately. Kids Fun race: A short race on a modified course at the Start/Finish area for Kids under 11. Kids will be divided into age groups and led by a group leader to learn new skills and to test their abilities on a fun obstacle course. Category Beginner Adult / U13 / U15 Women Beginner Adult / U13 / U15 Men Intermediate Adult / U17 / 40+ Women Intermediate Adult / U17 Men Kids Event Masters 40-54 / 55+ Men Expert Adult / U23 Women Expert Adult / U23 Men Awards April 1 Start Time 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM pg. 11

Venue Information & Travel Notes Clothing BC weather can be unpredictable. Athletes and staff should plan for the worst each day and prepare with rain gear and cold weather gear. Cell Phones/Data Cellular rates for both voice and data tend to be a bit higher in Canada than other parts of the world, and roaming charges even more so. It is recommended to turn off your data service and limit calls. Check with your mobile carrier for details regarding your plan. Cash/Credit/Debit Like most parts of the world, cash is still accepted everywhere. For US visitors, consider changing some money into Canadian dollars for your visit. Credit cards can be hit or miss. Most establishments take all credit cards, but a few require CHIP cards, not swipe cards. These establishments will not accept a swipe card that is traditional in the US. Check before you buy. Debit cards only work if they have been issued by a Canadian bank. Directions Many US GPS units do not have very accurate Canadian maps. Check if map updates are available for your GPS. The GPS on smartphones are accurate, but will carry a heavy data charge. Regardless of GPS, please always follow the directions given in this Tech Guide. GPS units do not know where you are to park or what roads the race has closed. pg. 12

Venue Information The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria 1999 Country Club Way Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 Situated in the foothills of Mount Finlayson with breathtaking views of Victoria's seaside harbour, Bear Mountain Resort offers the best of both worlds: an idyllic 836 acre natural setting located only minutes from the allure of the province s charming capital city. In a spot that only nature could have conceived, Bear Mountain Resort is a rugged and verdant mountainside landscape with vistas of the Olympic Mountain Range, the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The resort features two worldrenowned Nicklaus Design golf courses and at the heart of the village, a Westin hotel. Countless visitors have been drawn to Bear Mountain for its superlative golf only to discover the resort's equally stellar accommodations, residential offerings, dining venues and recreational opportunities. www.bearmountain.ca http://bearmountain.ca/ Directions by Air: YYJ Victoria International Airport [35km] (CLICK HERE) The resort can also be reached by sea from the mainland via ferry, as well as by ground via bus transportation. For full information, click here. Notice to Visitors ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada will require one of the following pieces of identification: a valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card. Visit Tourism British Columbia's website for more key travel information. Parking and Event Head Office There will be designated vehicle parking for participants and spectators beside the Ecoasis Corporate Office (See Green area on Map). Vehicles will not be permitted to park in the residential area of Hannington Road (Black Lines) or in the vacant lots across the street from the Bear Mountain Market (Red Area). Bear Mountain Resort Guests will park in the available parking areas in front of the Resort and underground at the Fairway Building. The Cycling Head Office will be at the Hub Cycling Center located in the North Langford Recreation Center Building at 1997 Bear Mountain Parkway. (Located West of the Resort). pg. 13

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First Aid/Hospital Race Staging / Finishes A medical support vehicle and staff will be available in the staging area at the start approximately one hour before the race start each day. A medical services tent will be located adjacent to the finish line for treatment of athletes immediately after the race finish. Hospitals Victoria General Hospital 1 Hospital Way Victoria, BC (250) 727-4212 pg. 15

UCI Canada Cup XCO Long Course See below for a detailed Canada Cup course map. pg. 16

*Short Track XC Map will be provided in a later revision. Media The Powerade Canada Cup at Bear Mountain is proud to serve media representatives with a dedicated PR/Media director. This individual promotes the event, host venues, sponsors and teams to all media outlets, from local to provincial. The PR/Media director will help facilitate interviews and coordinate photo opportunities between media representatives and the professional athletes, as well as event organizers and sponsors. PR Media Contact: Jon Watkin Email: info@victoriabikerace.com Interviews & Official Spokespersons The PR team encourages each cycling team to be open to granting interviews with all types of media at a convenient time. Additionally, the press team can assist in arranging interviews with cyclists and teams during the race, if time permits. Photographers and Videographers All photographers and videographers hired by the event must wear a media credential, and in some instances an official vest, to avoid confusion with on-site staff. Approved photo credentials may be picked up via contact with the PR Media director. Accommodation The Westin Bear Mountain and Fairmount Empress are proud to offer all Canada Cup participants special accommodation during all training and competition. Westin Bear Mountain: Contact: shafeela.gill@westinbearmountain.com pg. 17

Team Information A space of 36m² located near the finish line will be provided free of charge to each UCI & Cycling Canada registered trade team. Trade Team spaces must be reserved with the organization prior to the event. Please contact Jon Watkin (info@victoriabikerace.com) to reserve your team s space as early as possible to ensure availability. All other teams will have access to the open team staging area, located on the driving range adjacent to the Start/Finish area. All teams wishing to host a training camp at Bear Mountain Resort preceding or following the Canada Cup event will have access to preferred rates on accommodation and meal plans. Please contact Kyle Bowman for details at kyle.bowman@westinbearmountain.com. pg. 18

Bear Mountain Cycling Social The social event will provide exclusive opportunities to engage and interact with Canada s national team and development level mountain bike athletes who will be in attendance. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter to win an exclusive autographed National Team Jersey signed by its members. Canada s top mountain bike riders, including Rio Bronze Medalist Catharine Pendrel, have been training regularly at Bear Mountain Resort this fall and winter. The Resort, which uniquely offers year-round training opportunities on Canadian soil, is playing a key part in Cycling Canada s long-term athlete development plans. I d like to invite everyone to come and celebrate mountain biking with me and Canada s best mountain bikers at our Canada Cup Social at Bear Mountain Resort Saturday night on March 31st, said Pendrel. Proceeds from the social event will be invested in Cycling Canada s National Mountain Bike Team program, both at the elite level as well as Junior and Under 23. All contributions will directly benefit Canada s athletes in their pursuit of the podium in 2017 while also supporting the next generation of champions targeting 2020 and beyond. WHAT: Cycling Canada Meet the Racers Social WHERE: The Westin Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria, BC WHEN: Saturday, March 31 st 6:00pm to 10:00pm WHO: Canada s National Mountain Bike Team TICKETS: Free Admission. Drink and Food Specials will be presented during the event. Anti-doping Cycling Canada s RaceClean program aims to address and recognize the importance of fair play, clean sport, and the obligation racers have to compete within the rules. It is our hope that all Canadian athletes respect the rules which include not using prohibited substances or practices. For more information on Cycling Canada s Race Clean program, including athlete/coach resources, click here. As this event is fully sanctioned through Cycling Canada and the UCI, all participants in possession of a UCI license are subject to doping control under the UCI s rules and guidelines. It is the riders and team managers responsibility to understand these rules. The doping control station at the venue will be clearly marked. Athletes who are selected for testing will be met at the finish line by a chaperone. All athletes who DNF must report to the finish line. pg. 19

Event Partners Situated in the foothills of Mount Finlayson with breathtaking views of Victoria's seaside harbour, Bear Mountain Resort offers the best of both worlds: an idyllic 836 acre natural setting located only minutes from the allure of the province s charming capital city. In a spot that only nature could have conceived, Bear Mountain Resort is a rugged and verdant mountainside landscape with vistas of the Olympic Mountain Range, the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Ecoasis specializes in land acquisition and development of residential and resort real estate; signature properties that for the benefit of stakeholders and the surrounding communities. Cycling Canada is the National Sport Organization which proudly represents the sport of Cycling in Canada. Langford is the urban core of the West Shore, also known as the Western Communities. We are a young, growing community of over 25,000 with ambition and a modern, West Coast style. With all that Langford has to offer residents, there is no better place in which to live the lifestyle of your choosing than the City of Langford SportHost Victoria, a sport tourism partnership is a collection of key sport and tourism industry leaders located in the Greater Victoria region. After the 1994 Games, the SportHost Victoria concept evolved as the sport community, the travel industry and recreational facility operators met to discuss the need for a sport tourism entity. Powerade was first introduced in 1988 to compete with Gatorade in sports drink sales. During that same year, Powerade became the official sports drink of the Olympics. Since it was first introduced in 1988, Powerade has become the official sports drink of the Australian, New Zealand, and Ireland rugby teams, the AFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, NHRA, NCAA, the U.S. Olympic Team (excluding basketball and soccer, which have deals with Gatorade) and several other leagues and organizations around the world. pg. 20